Check if you’re eligible first
Applying for more than one credit card in a short space of time could affect your credit score.
Use our free eligibility checker before applying to find out whether you’re likely to be accepted for a card. It only takes a few minutes and it won’t affect your credit score.
You might be eligible for some of our other credit card offers. Check your eligibility for our other cards to make sure you’re getting the best offer for you.
Looking for a way to build your credit score? You’ve found it – Barclaycard Forward
What you buy is your business – helping you improve your credit score is ours. A Barclaycard Forward credit card is a smart way to build your credit score for when it comes to future borrowing like getting a loan or a mortgage.
Representative example
- 33.9% APR Representative APR (variable)
- 33.9% Purchase rate p.a. (variable)
- £1,200 Assumed Credit Limit
Responsible use of a credit card could help build your credit score when you pay on time. Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs apply.
Benefits with your Barclaycard
Save with Barclaycard Entertainment
You’ll have access to selected live events, presales and customer-only perks.
28.9% APR Representative (variable)
Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs apply.
Protection on purchases
You could be covered if there’s a problem with some Barclaycard purchases – a feature of all UK credit cards. Purchase protection might not be available where third-party sellers sell goods on Amazon.co.uk. Find out more about purchase protection.
Fraud Protection 24/7
Whether you’re buying on the high street, online or overseas, our state of the art detection system monitors around the clock to stop fraud in its tracks.
Barclaycard Avios Plus
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A welcome bonus
If you’re new to Barclaycard, collect 25,000 Avios if you spend £3,000 in the first three months. T&Cs apply.
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Collect Avios
Collect 1.5 Avios for every £1 you spend on eligible purchases1 for a £20 monthly fee. T&Cs apply.
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A cabin upgrade voucher
Spend £10,000 on your card within 12 months and choose between a British Airways cabin upgrade voucher to use on an Avios Reward Flight booking, or 7,000 bonus Avios. T&Cs apply.
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Accepted far and wide
Spend everywhere that accepts Mastercard and keep collecting Avios.
Representative example – most accepted customers get
- Representative 80.1% APR (variable)
- Purchase rate 29.9% p.a. p.a. (variable)
- Based on a £1,200 credit limit
- Monthly fee £20
The approval of your application depends on your financial circumstances and borrowing history. The interest rates may differ from those shown.
The approval of your application depends on your financial circumstances and borrowing history. The interest rates may differ from those shown.
1. You’ll collect Avios on new purchases, but not on balance transfers, money transfers and transactions that make up your cash balance. These include cash withdrawals, wire transfers and buying currency. You won’t collect Avios for any transactions that are later returned or refunded. You also need to keep to the terms and conditions of your account and stay within your credit limit. You can find out more about collecting and spending Avios, including which purchases are eligible.
Keep tabs on your money with the Barclaycard app
Millions of Barclaycard customers use our app to manage their account. You can check your balance and transactions, pay your monthly bill and confirm online payments securely. Scan the QR code to get the app.
You need to be 18 or over to access this product or service using the app. T&Cs apply.